Surgical First Assistant Program - Gulf Coast Community College

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Student Planning Guide Please complete and submit this form with your application packet. As an Instructor, I want to be sure that you have been fully informed and understand the career field that you have chosen, so that you can be successful in the completion of this program. Question No. 8 is optional, but the information should be accessible to discuss during the first week of class. If you have any difficulty completing this form, you can find the answers in the application packet. For further information, go to either our website www.gulfcoat.edu/health_sciences/surgtech, or the professional organizations listed in this packet. If you still have questions, e-mail lmcnaron@gulfcoast.edu , or call Libby McNaron at (850) 873-3551 for assistance. (Skip to Question No. 6 if you are a current CST.) 1. Describe what a Surgical First Assistant does during their work day. 2. Describe what job positions are available to a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA, as of 2011). Where does a Surgical First Assistant go to work? What are the opportunities? 3. Describe the working conditions that you can expect. What is call? 4. Describe what you can expect to earn as a Surgical First Assistant. Per Hour _______________ Per Year ___________________ Call pay if hospital setting? ___________________ In Florida or locally? Do you want to travel? What about other areas of the country? 5. What are the hazards of the work? 6. Why do you want to enroll in this program? Why do you want to be a Surgical First Assistant? 7. What are my goals? 2 years from now: __________________________________________________________ 10 years from now: __________________________________________________________ 8. Our goal is to help you plan for all of the things you will need to be successful. For information, go online to the Surgical First Assistant website, or e-mail us for the steps to apply for financial aid. You do not have to fill in this section, but you do need to plan for these resources to be successful with as little stress as possible. Request a sample calendar to assist with planning. Family support: Transportation: Tuition: Living expenses/ Bill management: Computer resources for online segments: Time Management: We have filled in the time we know that you need to be successful. Low –High Homework 2 - 3 hours Class 4 - 8 hours Sleep 6 - 8 hours Exercise/Time for Self ½ - 1 hours Family Time hours Eating hours Bathing hours Traveling to and from school hours Responsibilities (work/chores/bills) hours Total Time 24 hours What will be your time challenge? How will you manage it?
Surgical First Assistant Duties Acknowledgement Form Duties and Responsibilities: This program prepares students to sit for dual certification examinations as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant. Students may be employed as a surgical technologist and as a surgical first assistant. A surgical first assistant is a healthcare professional whose primary responsibility is to maintain the sterile field, understand the procedure being performed, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, maintain a current knowledge base, maintain quality patient care during the operative procedure, and maintain constant vigilance regarding the adherence of aseptic technique by all members of the surgical team. They handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary before, during, and after the surgical procedure. In addition to the technical aspects of the profession, the First Assistant must always be aware of the patient’s condition and needs. Special Qualifications: In addition to minimum requirements for Reading, Language and Math, the student must unassisted: 1. Demonstrate ability to comprehend and interpret written material; be able to make appropriate judgment decisions. 2. Follow written and oral/verbal instructions in English. Possess short-term and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies; performing anticipation skills during the operation. 3. Synthesize information from written material and apply the knowledge to various situations. 4. Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions. Psychomotor Qualifications: 1. Vision – normal, corrected. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders, with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment. 2. Hearing – normal, corrected, or aid able. Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and within 20 feet. Hear activation/warning signals on equipment. 3. Smell – able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs. 4. Touch – normal tactile sensitivity. Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination. Physical Qualifications: 1. Able to stand, bend, stoop, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks. 2. Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds. 3. Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours. 4. Ambulate/move around without assistive devices. 5. Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices if called upon. 6. Successfully complete a CPR for Healthcare Providers certification course. Communication Qualifications: 1. The ability to interact and verbally communicate with others. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions. 2. Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations. 3. Knowledge of basic written, grammar, and spelling skills. 4. Ability to communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing. I have read the above and feel that it is within my ability to carry out the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of a Surgical First Assistant. I do_______ do not _______ (check one) have any problem in meeting the above technical requirements. In the event that I am selected for the program, I understand that a TB skin test must be completed or CXR done and results submitted; a Medical Examination form from a personal physician (Health Status) and a completed/updated Immunization form must be submitted. _________________________________________________ SIGNATURE __________________________ DATE Sign and attach this form to the application submitted to the Health Sciences Division.
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